Organization: ECOWAS Commission
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
Application Email: b60progassistcustom@ecowas.int
Age Limit: Below 35 years (Internal candidates exempt)
Recruitment Status: Local Recruitment (General Services Category)
ROLE OVERVIEW
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer for Common External Tariff (CET) and Trade Safeguard Measures, the Programme Assistant provides essential technical and administrative support to the Principal Programme Officer for Tariff & Customs Procedures. The incumbent plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operational flow of the Division, assisting professional staff in the execution of customs-related projects and administrative mandates.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technical Support: Provide direct support to the Tariff & Customs Procedures Division in the implementation of trade safeguard measures and CET protocols.
- Documentation & Archiving: Manage the systematic filing and proper archiving of administrative and technical documents using relevant ECM systems.
- Meeting Coordination: Assist in the preparation, management, and record-keeping of technical meetings of the Directorate.
- Reporting & Drafting: Prepare periodic status reports, briefs, minutes of meetings, speeches, and official correspondence for review by the Principal Programme Officer.
- Liaison: Facilitate correspondence and follow-ups between the Division and other directorates within the Commission; act as a liaison between professional staff and the Office Manager.
- Logistics: Monitor and fulfill the material needs of the directorate and provide secretarial support as required.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Education: Minimum Brevet de Technicien (BT), Ordinary National Diploma (OND), or equivalent in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in programme/project administration or technical cooperation.
- Sector Knowledge: Demonstrated exposure to a substantive field of work, specifically within a customs environment.
- Administrative Skills: Proven ability to organize data to facilitate the work of Programme Officers; knowledge of internal processes, budgeting, and project implementation.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced use of office software (spreadsheets, word processing) and Information Communication Technologies (ICT).
- Communication: Fluency in oral and written expressions in one official ECOWAS language (English, French, or Portuguese). Knowledge of a second language is an advantage.
- Teamwork & Initiative: Ability to work as part of a diverse team to resolve concerns and take initiative on routine tasks using sound judgment.
- Diversity & Gender: Commitment to ECOWAS values, including the incorporation of gender perspectives and ensuring equal participation of women and men.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent ability to break down work into smaller parts, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
LOCAL RECRUITMENT NOTICE
In accordance with Article 9.3 of the ECOWAS Personnel Regulations (2021), this vacancy is subject to local recruitment. Candidates must be ECOWAS citizens residing in the Member State where the vacancy is advertised (Nigeria). Staff recruited locally are not entitled to allowances or benefits applicable exclusively to international recruitment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application package via email. The package must include:
- A filled Job Application Form (including three professional references).
- A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A Tailored Cover Letter.
Submission Address: b60progassistcustom@ecowas.int
Subject Line: Programme Assistant
Note: ECOWAS does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Only candidates who comply with all submission requirements will be considered.
Contribute to the facilitation of trade and customs excellence across the ECOWAS region.